Manufacturing Production Welder - Day Shift

Masking Technician | Precision Assembly Technician | Manufacturing Production Technician | Production Masking Specialist
Avtec Finishing New Hope, Minnesota Shift: 1st Shift | Monday-Thursday | 5:00 AM-3:00 PM (+ Overtime as Needed) | 4-Day Work Week Starting Pay: $25.00/hour (DOQ) Signing Bonus: $1,500 (New Hires Only)
(Looking for More Than Just Another Manufacturing Job?
Do you enjoy detailed, hands-on work where quality matters?
At Avtec Finishing, we specialize in precision metal finishing for customers in the medical, aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturing industries. The work we perform helps produce components used in products people rely on every dayfrom life-saving medical equipment to aircraft and defense systems.
What we can't teach is reliability, attention to detail, personal accountability, and the desire to produce quality work every day.
Position Summary As a Masking Technician, you'll prepare customer parts for the metal finishing process by applying and removing specialized masking materials that protect designated surfaces during processing.
The quality of your work directly impacts the quality of the finished product.
You'll also assist with racking, unracking, packing, and other production activities as business needs require.
What the Job Looks Like Some days you'll be working with parts smaller than a penny, carefully inserting tiny silicone plugs into holes no larger than the tip of a pencil. Prepare customer parts for masking. Apply and remove silicone plugs, rubber plugs, tape, and liquid maskants according to customer specifications. Count parts to verify production quantities. Inspect completed work for quality and accuracy. Record production information on work orders. Package completed work for movement to the next operation. Maintain accurate paperwork and production records. Work safely with approved chemicals and masking materials. Meet established quality and production expectations. Balance quality with productivity. High School Diploma or GED preferred. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Ability to work with very small parts while maintaining accuracy. Basic computer skills. Ability to safely work with approved chemicals and solvents. Ability to work in a manufacturing environment. S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States, as required for certain customer and government-related work.
Previous manufacturing, assembly, production, inspection, or masking experience. Working in a manufacturing environment that includes heat, humidity, noise, dust, and chemicals. Working with both very small and larger customer parts. Following detailed written instructions and customer specifications. We do not conduct virtual interviews.) Personal mobile devices being secured during working hours and accessed only during authorized breaks in designated areas due to customer security requirements.
Medical & Insurance
Two medical plan options, including one with a $0/week employee-only premium Dental Vision Employer-paid NICE Healthcare & Virtual Care Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Pet Insurance Legal Insurance Identity Theft Protection
Financial Benefits
Quarterly Profit Sharing Attendance Rewards 401(k) with Company Contribution Employee Referral Bonus Program
Paid Holidays Paid Time Off (PTO) Minnesota Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST) Paid Work Anniversary Day
Company Uniforms Safety Boot Program Prescription Safety Glasses Ongoing Training Career Advancement Opportunities
Many of our employees started in entry-level production positions and have advanced into Lead, Supervisor, Maintenance, Chemical Operations, Quality, Shipping, and other skilled positions throughout the company.
Application & Interview Process Step 1: Submit your resume and complete the application questions. Your responses help us better understand your communication skills, attention to detail, and overall fit for the position.
Please allow up to 14 days for our hiring team to review applications.
To ensure we can review every application as efficiently as possible, please do not call or email requesting application status updates. Doing so does not speed up the hiring process and reduces the time our HR team can dedicate to reviewing applications and scheduling interviews.
If you're dependable, detail-oriented, and interested in building a long-term career where precision matters, we'd encourage you to apply today.
____________________ Requirements: Security: This position operates within a secure manufacturing facility. All employees must adhere to strict security policies, including restrictions on personal electronic devices, access control, and documentation procedures.
Veterans are encouraged to apply!
Work Authorization / Security Clearance: The Lindgren Group must comply with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations). These regulations may restrict persons of non-US citizen status from working/participating/observing/or other forms of gathering knowledge about certain activities within the company.